BI to deport 2 foreigners arrested for violation of immigration laws

Inquirer.net 05/02/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has ordered the deportation of two foreigners arrested on separate occasions for allegedly violating Philippine immigration laws. In a statement on Tuesday, the BI said Harwinder Singh, a 33-year-old…

INQUIRER.net warns public of fake ads payment requests

Inquirer.net 04/29/2023

  INQUIRER.net is warning the public about fraudulent messages requesting payment supposedly for ads placed on the website. The company emphasizes that these messages are not legitimate and that advertising transactions, including payments, are done only through…

China says Philippine boat’s ‘provocative action’ caused near-crash

Inquirer.net 04/29/2023

This photo taken on April 23, 2023 shows the Philippine coast guard vessel BRP Malapascua (L) manoeuvering as a Chinese coast guard ship cuts its path at Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands in the disputed…

‘Legality, feasibility’: NTC to review partial and gradual withdrawal of unregistered SIM cards

Inquirer.net 04/26/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The “legal and technical feasibility” of gradually deactivating telecommunication services for unregistered SIM users is under review by The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), according to its deputy commissioner. “We’re closely coordinating that with the…

Priscilla Mereilles says she, John Estrada have been ‘talking a lot’ about their marriage: ‘All is good’

Inquirer.net 04/19/2023

Priscilla Mereilles spoke once again about her marriage with John Estrada, declaring “all is good” between them and that they have been “talking a lot” to address differences and expectations in their relationship. The Brazilian beauty queen…

LIST: Ports cancel sea trips due to Tropical Depression Amang

Inquirer.net 04/11/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) on Tuesday afternoon suspended several trips in various seaports due to the Tropical Depression Amang. In an advisory, the PPA said scheduled trips in the following ports are canceled:…

DICT: Only 36.79 percent of SIM cards registered as of April 7

Inquirer.net 04/10/2023

MANILA, Philippines— Only 36.79 percent or 62,170,268 of all subscriber identity module (SIM) cards sold have been registered as of April 7, 2023, three weeks before from the registration deadline, the Department of Information and Communications Technology…

Vanessa Hudgens named PH global tourism ambassador

Inquirer.net 03/30/2023

“High School Musical” star Vanessa Hudgens was named a global tourism ambassador for the Philippines during a courtesy call in Malacañang on Thursday, March 30. The honorary title was given by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., Department…

Pagasa: Potential LPA looming off Mindanao; fair Thursday weather nationwide

Inquirer.net 03/09/2023

MANILA, Philippines — A low pressure area (LPA) may form off Mindanao and trigger rainfall over the weekend, the state weather bureau said on Thursday. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) weather specialist Benison Estareja said…

VP Duterte says remark on transport strike is factual, not red-tagging

Inquirer.net 03/06/2023

MANILA, Philippines — When she called the week-long transport strike as “communist-inspired” and a “painful interference,” Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte said she is only stating a fact and not red-tagging. Duterte issued the statement…

Red tide warning raised in coastal waters of Daius and Tagbilaran City in Bohol

Inquirer.net 02/23/2023

  MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, declared eight coastal areas in the country positive for the red tide toxin. Among those areas included the coastal waters…

Search, rescue ops intensified for passengers of downed Cessna in Albay

Inquirer.net 02/21/2023

MANILA Philippines — The Province of Albay on Tuesday intensified its search and rescue operations to locate passengers that boarded a Cessna plane that went missing, but was later found near the crater of Mayon Volcano. Albay…

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